init
9.9
A casual word at the end of a sentence that asks if someone agrees
- particle
- UK
:
¿verdad?
- You're coming to the party, init?
Examples
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It's a beautiful day, init?
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That was a great match, init!
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You're coming to the party tonight, init?
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It's a beautiful day, init, so let's go outside.
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You're coming to the party tonight, init?
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It's a beautiful day, init, so let's go outside.
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That was a great match, init!
Synonyms
106
1.0
Say this to show agreement or acceptance
is a tag seeking confirmation at sentence end rather than mere agreement
n'est-ce pas
vsinit
1
9.9
A short French phrase added at the end of a sentence to ask if someone agrees
is the informal contracted English tag used for casual confirmation
3.0
A word added at the end of a sentence to ask for agreement
is a contracted negative question form rather than a simple affirmative
9.9
A casual question asking if something is true or if someone will do something
is a brief contracted tag for quick casual confirmation
Surface Forms
init main
Etymology
Init is an informal short form of the phrase 'isn't it' used at the end of a sentence to ask for agreement. A helpful way to remember it is to hear someone say 'isn't it' quickly, which sounds like 'init'.